Accessories

Iconic American writing instrument brand Cross has officially unveiled a new brand identity. The new look of the brand – which got its start during the California Gold Rush of 1849 with gold pens – combines a contemporary new look, innovative new products and an authentic messaging campaign, which the company says is aimed at […]

Safilo Group is continuing to build its Global Travel Retail business, following the establishment of a new dedicated division to handle the channel on a world-wide basis in 2014. The appointment of Marc Schulte in May to head up the division was another step to strengthen the division and meet the company’s goals to secure […]

Safilo launched a first of its kind HPP activation for Carrera sunglasses at Miami International Airport in July. The high visibility “Out There” campaign is designed to reach the one million travelers passing through MIA in the month of July, and consists of an integrated campaign using media banners in MIA’s North and South […]

Premium sunglasses supplier Maui Jim is going from strength to strength in travel retail, with double digit growth in the year to April 2015 and plans for further expansion in the coming months. The dynamic sunglasses brand has recently mounted high profile promotions in various airports, including Istanbul Atatürk, Cancun, and London Gatwick. The results […]

Furla has expanded its cruise ship presence with the opening in June of a new 7 sqm personalized corner onboard Celebrity cruise ship Silhouette with Starboard Cruise Services. Gerry Munday, Furla’s Global Travel Retail Director, comments: “It has been a pleasure to work with Starboard again, on this second location and we thank them for […]

TUMI has appointed New York designer Michael Petry as its new Creative Director, effective July 1, 2015. Petry has been Sr Vice President and Creative Director at The Frye Company since 2007, chalking up a proven track record of commercial and creative success for the producer of footwear, handbag and accessories. Petry will report to […]